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Posted By: Richard Dwyer

Thanks to all those who donated cards to Edison E.S. in the past. Sorry to say that I no longer work there.

I have a new job with the Boys & Girls clubs of Fullerton, Ca. If anyone has cards that they don't want, would you be kind enough to donate them to my new kids?

I can provide you with a receipt to use for a tax write off or whatever.

Please send whatever you can to:

Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton
c/o Richard Dwyer
348 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, Ca. 92836

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Posted By: Julie

The cards I have would be '50s and '60s cards--I only have a handful later, and I don't think kids are really interested in '50s and '60s cards. I once gave a '53 Robinson (with the corner torn off) to a friend of my son's--and the next day, I saw it in a shopkeeper's window.

Have to think about this some more...
YURG!

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Posted By: David McD

Richard:
I have 50 or 60 '57 Topps commons leftover from building 2 sets; most look PSA 3or4-ish but tend to be notably o/c. Also have a small handful of '33 and '34 Goudeys in similar shape. Are your kids interested in cards of this ilk? If so, they are yours.
David McDonald
Honolulu

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Posted By: Richard Dwyer

Anything will do. Would prefer 80's, 90's or current cards in bulk. Vintage cards are nice, but not necessary. Thanks.

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Posted By: Richard

How about all of you guys with extra pre-70's stuff send it to me, and I'll gladly donate thousands of 80's and 90's stuff on your behalf

Okay, but seriously, anyone tried to donate across the border? I contacted a few places here in Canada to try and get rid of stuff and nobody responded. I'd gladly send it State-side if there's an opportunity.

Richard.

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Posted By: Julie

Goody.

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Posted By: Ray

I will definitely make another donation to you this coming Holiday season!

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Posted By: Anonymous

What are you looking for? Anything inparticular?

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Posted By: Richard Dwyer

Anything will do. Baseball, Basketball, Football, etc. 1800's-Date

We use the cards to motivate the children into doing their homework, etc. Anything vintage would be used to educate and have the children work towards a goal. Thanks

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Posted By: Bottom of the Ninth

Hi Richard:

I have just sent you an email.

Thanks,

Greg

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Posted By: jjflit

richard,
have about a shoebox full of new baseball,football,and basketball.I will send them out this coming weekend .But my new twin additions to my family ,keep me busy during the week.

later jeff

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Posted By: Richard Dwyer

Greg:

I forwarded your email to our administrative staff. Either they'll contact you, or I will to make arrangements for pickup. Thanks.

Jeff:

Looking forward to your donation as well.

Due to Hurricane Katrina, Toys for Tots is up in the air this year. We're scrambling to find other ways to make our kids happy during the holidays. 60% of our kids are sponsored and receive full scholarship. (Their membership is free, as they are low income). I've found a lady with a vintage toy shop that has a foundation that donates to needy children at X-Mas. She has pledged donating over 1000 toys!

Your card donations are used to motivate our kids during "Power Hour" each day. (Homework Hour) Kelly from the vintage toy shop also donated 5000 non sports unwrapped packs like: Barbie, Simpsons, and other cards that our girls crave for.

http://www.boysgirlsfullerton.com

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Posted By: Bottom of the Ninth

Just wanted to follow up. I had the pleasure of meeting Richard earlier this week and he is doing some great work with the kids. I ended up getting about a dozen thank you letters in the mail today from some of the kids. It is apparent that the donations mean a great deal to them. These are kids who come from lower income homes and a little goes a long way.

Thanks to Richard for the pic of me. One of the few images of me I like!

Regards,

Greg

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Posted By: Richard Dwyer

Thank you Greg for your generous donation! The kids and I were very suprised to see the extras you threw in.

If anyone else would like to donate, please send to our P.O. box instead:

Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton
c/o Richard Dwyer
348 W. Commonwealth Ave.
P.O. Box 1283
Fullerton, Ca. 92836

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Posted By: jjflit

richard-

my donation will be sent out on monday.sorry for the delay.I moved last weekend and my monitor broke.Finally received a monitor from HP

again sorry for the delay
later
jeff

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Posted By: Richard Dwyer

Another thanks goes to Jim (You know who you are) for his donation to our kids.

I'm trying to get clearance to post a group picture of our kids here. No guarantees, I think everyone will know why if we can't. THANKS EVERYONE for helping!

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Posted By: Richard Dwyer

We received your box of cards today. Thank you! The kids went nuts when they saw the Sammy Sosas; Kobe Bryants; the game used bat card; and the football game used jersey card. A great batch of mixed sports cards that will motivate our kids to excel at their homework.

Getting ready for our Thankgiving dinner on Thursday where we feed over 400 needy families. Gobble, gobble.

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Posted By: Brian Koyama

Richard,
Is there a deadline that you need to have the cards by? Is there local (weekend) drop off dates?
(Fullerton is just over the hill from me).

Brian

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Posted By: Richard Dwyer

Brian:

Drop by anytime. If you would like to meet the kids, drop by after 3:00pm M-F. Ask for me. During the holiday breaks, we're open 7am-7pm.

We have over 1000 kids at 4 different locations in Fullerton.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton (Main)
348 W. Commonwealth Ave.
P.O. Box 1283
Fullerton, Ca. 92836

Edited to add our phone number, if you want to contact:

714-525-8241

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Posted By: jjflit

if you need more,lmk,have another shoebox full of cards.
e-mail me at jjflit@msn.com

later
jeff

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Posted By: Richard Dwyer

Someone from Livemore sent me a package. I need to know what value you place on your package, to send you a receipt. Willing to put whatever would make you happy. Email me, or respond here. Thanks

edited to add email address: richarddwyer@sbcglobal.net

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Posted By: BlackSoxFan

Hey Richard,
We might have some cards that aren't ideal for auctioning (about 50 or so autographed pieces). I would like to speak with you about possibly handing them over to your organization. If you don't mind, call me at the office at 404.806.0273! Thanks!

Regards,

Black Sox Fan

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Posted By: Bob S

Richard,

I don't have your email, so if you could send it to me I have something a little different that you might be interested in for the kids.

Bob S

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Posted By: Richard Dwyer

email: richarddwyer@sbcglobal.net

What I could really use now is something for our girls.